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[{"fields": {"is_featured": false, "dir_size": 6784, "igdata": "how to bake an apple pie from scratch. hello ever crave a good old-fashioned pie like your grandma used to make, but think it's too much of a challenge to bake a real home-made pie? with these easy steps, you could become the next pie baking contest winner at the county fair. the end result is so tasty and delicious that you won't be able to believe you made it all by yourself. add some ice cream on top when serving for an even more delicious taste. let's first collect the things we will need. two large bowls 1 pie pan measuring cups measuring spoons a pastry blender or fork an apple peeler if you have one or you canuse a knife a rolling pin and a butter knife ingredients for the crust first add two cups of flour now one teaspoon of salt 3/4 of a stick of butter flavored crisco is next. you could try 3/4 level cup of lard if you really want to harden the arteries. now add 5 tablespoons of cold water.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;for an extra-flavorful crust, try adding 2 tsp of cinnamon to the flour, and substitute 5 tbsp apple cider for the 5 tbsp water. add one egg (for brushing) you can also use milk for brushing. now for the filling you will need 1/3 cup of white sugar 1/3 cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon of salt 3 tablespoons of flour 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder 6 to 8 medium-sized apples.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;macintosh or granny smith usually work the best.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;now let's get cooking! first remember to fire up the old oven and preheat at 400 degrees place the flour, salt, and butter flavored crisco in a large bowl. with a pastry blender or fork, smash up the crisco until it forms tiny balls with the flour. then slowly add the water. knead with floured hands until a large dough ball forms. split the ball in half and wrap one of the pieces in plastic wrap. place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;an alternative is to wrap both of the dough balls and refrigerate them for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step. when kneading dough, make sure your hands are thoroughly floured because this will cause the mixture to become less sticky and roll out better.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;for a flaky crust, don't over knead. on a floured counter-top, begin to roll the dough out into a circle shape about 2 inches larger in diameter than the pie pan. some people prefer to place a layer of plastic wrap on top of the dough as it's being rolled so that it doesn't stick to the rolling pin. slowly lift the flattened dough off the counter-top by wrapping it completely around the rolling pin. unroll the dough over the pan, being careful not to let it tear. fit it into the pan, pressing it against all the sides. cut off the overhanging edges. leave about 1/4 inch of extra dough over the pie pan.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;place the pie shell in the refrigerator. now let's make the filling. &#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;peel and slice the apples into pieces about 1/8 of an inch thick or chop them into 1/2&quot; cubes. put them into a large bowl and mix with sugars (white and brown), salt, lemon juice, flour, and cinnamon (shake over to cover the top of mixture). place in refrigerator. roll out the remaining ball of dough on a floured surface, just like you did before. for the sliced top, gently fold it in half and make 4 to 5 half inch long slices along the fold and 4 slices in the center of the folded piece. &#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;these will allow the filling to breath and not break through the sides. unfold the top crust set it aside. to create the lattice top, cut the rolled out dough into as many 1&quot; wide strips as it will yield. remove the pie shell and filling from the refrigerator.&#xd;&#xa; &#xd;&#xa;pour the filling into the pie shell, spreading it out with the back of a spoon. there should be enough filling to fill the entire pan and stack up above the edge at least an inch in the center. brush the edges of the pie shell with a beaten egg. lay the top crust over the pie.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;sliced top. lay the sliced top crust over filling. cut off the excess edges with a butter knife. take both thumbs facing each other and place them over the edge. push thumbs down and towards each other. do this around the entire pie to seal it.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;lattice top.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;place the pastry strips across the top of the apples in a criss-cross pattern, then weave them together to create a lattice effect. cut off the overhanging excess pastry and press the edges down into the rim as previously described. sprinkle milk over the top or brush the lattice with the egg wash. this will help to brown the crust. dust cinnamon and sugar over the top crust for an extra touch. bake at 400\u00c2\u00baf for 15 minutes. turn down the oven to 375\u00c2\u00baf for 45 minutes.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;place foil at the bottom of the oven below the pie. the filling often seeps out during baking, and the foil will aid in keeping your oven from getting messy. remove when top crust is golden brown. uuum allow pie to cool 45 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature before serving.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;try to wait until it cools cut a slice and add some ice cream.&#xd;&#xa;&#xd;&#xa;enjoy! 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